In Bellingham, MA, a seemingly minor yet significant environmental hazard lurked within the confines of a local home’s basement. Spanning across two rooms, approximately 170 square feet of presumed asbestos-containing floor tile and mastic presented a health risk to the occupants. Recognizing the urgency and potential danger of the situation, the homeowners turned to the […]
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New England Schools Granted Funds for Asbestos Abatement
Asbestos is a dangerous material and exposure to it can cause serious health issues including mesothelioma cancer. Unfortunately, asbestos was used as a wide-spread construction material prior to 1980 to increase durability and fire resistance – a time when any health risk associated with the substance was unknown. Given that almost half of the schools […]
Banner Environmental Services Supports Starr Development’s Restoration Project in Fall River
In case you missed it, we recently shared a recap on the project that focused on bringing life back to the Cornell Mill in Fall River. The mill, built in the 1800’s, is a 192,000 sq foot old cotton mill which operated until the Depression. By July of next year, the Mill will be restored […]
Asbestos Found During Renovation Work at Brookline Residential Property
The importance of partnering with a licensed asbestos removal service such as Banner Environmental Services is continuously played out in reports across the media. Several times a year a company is hit with hefty fines and headlines cross newspapers stating several asbestos violations have been found and that the proper procedures were not followed. Most […]
Failing the Grade with Asbestos is Not an Option
In 2015, a new report was published entitled, Failing the Grade: Asbestos in America’s Schools, from the office of U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA). The report states that two-thirds of the school districts across 15 states have acknowledged the presence of asbestos in their schools. What became apparent in the report is that asbestos brings […]
Asbestos Removal Done Right and Oh-So-Wrong
Despite asbestos being outlawed as a construction material in the United States decades ago, it’s still rampant in existing structures, causing a nightmare situation in renovation and demolition projects. In most states, like Massachusetts, it’s mandated that a licensed asbestos abatement professional handles the removal of the highly-dangerous material. Older buildings and homes are often […]
Before & After: Asbestos Remediation
When we received a call that there was a potential for harmful substances, including asbestos and waste in a residential basement, we knew we’d be able to help. Our responsive team assessed the situation and concluded that asbestos was present. They then immediately secured the area containing the asbestos to prevent any additional exposure to […]
Don’t Put Your Family at Risk with Improper Asbestos Removal
Improper asbestos removal and the danger that can arise as a result is significant which is why specific laws, especially in Massachusetts, have been implemented. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) oversees and enforces such laws that pertain to the safe removal of asbestos. Not only does a certified and licensed asbestos contractor need to be […]